Overview
Gustrow_Parum wastewater treatment plant serves Lüssow, Germany, treating wastewater for approximately 38,956 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gustrow_Parum is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lüssow, within the district of Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It serves a population of around 38,956, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the regional water management infrastructure. As a German facility, Gustrow_Parum is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's compliance with national and EU standards ensures effective pollutant removal. The treated effluent from Gustrow_Parum is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea via the Warnow River system. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems, including the Warnow River and its tributaries, which support diverse freshwater life and contribute to the ecological health of the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Warnow River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea near Rostock. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The Baltic Sea is a brackish water body sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Gustrow_Parum is located in Lüssow, within the Güstrow-Land district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
The plant serves approximately 38,956 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater from Gustrow_Parum is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Warnow River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a German plant, Gustrow_Parum operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Germany, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas to reduce nutrients.
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